02 July 2025

United Airlines | Flight Attendant

United States

Flight Attendant

United Airlines offers a career path where professional growth is supported by exceptional benefits, global travel opportunities, and strong team connections. Joining United means contributing to the future of aviation and defining tomorrow, together. As the largest airline in the world with an expansive and rapidly growing network, United is home to over 28,000 dedicated flight attendants. This highly sought-after role provides the unique opportunity to experience the world while working. United provides comprehensive training, making prior aviation schooling or a college degree unnecessary.

The journey begins with industry-leading Flight Attendant Initial Training, a 6.5-week program held in Houston, TX. Trainees master United's rigorous safety protocols and service excellence standards. Upon successful completion, trainees are assigned to one of United's seven hubs (Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles) or another designated flight attendant base location. Relocation funds are not provided. Successful graduates become full-time United employees after base orientation. During training, trainees receive a weekly stipend of $140, along with dual occupancy hotel accommodations and two meals per day (breakfast and either lunch or dinner). Successful training graduates are eligible for a $1,000 bonus.

Key Responsibilities & Proficiencies:

A United Flight Attendant is expected to demonstrate:

Compensation and Benefits:

Flight Attendants receive a competitive compensation package, including a starting hourly flight pay of $28.88, with the potential to reach the top of the base scale at $67.11/hour based on seniority. Additional compensation is provided for language skills, lead positions, and international trips. United offers a competitive benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, life, accident & disability coverage, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and sick time). A significant benefit is the extensive flight privileges for employees, their family, and friends on a stand-by basis across the United global network. The position is also bonus eligible (e.g., profit sharing). United is committed to inclusive uniform standards that celebrate employee individuality while ensuring professionalism. Safety and cleanliness are core priorities for employees and customers.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Prospective Flight Attendants must meet the following criteria:

Onboarding and Training Expectations:

During training, prospective Flight Attendants must successfully complete a water evacuation drill in a pool. Pre-employment requirements include passing a DOT drug screen, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests. The role is safety-sensitive, requiring the ability to pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens; medical and recreational marijuana use is prohibited. A 10-year background check, including criminal history, must be successfully completed. The background must not restrict travel to any United destination (e.g., DWI/DUI convictions within the last 10 years may require a Temporary Resident Permit from the Canadian government). Hearing and vision must meet FAA and United Airlines requirements, typically involving specific audiometry averages and corrected vision of 20/40 or better for both far and near vision.

The job posting is scheduled to end on 9/29/2025.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

United ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform crucial job functions. Please contact the appropriate channel to request accommodation.

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